Job Information
Mississippi Employer Peer Support Specialist - Children and Youth in Belden, Mississippi
Job Purpose
The Peer Support Specialist provides assistance to individuals to regain control of their lives and their own recovery and resiliency process.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
· Assist clients toward person-centered activities that allow them and their family members the opportunity to direct their own recovery and advocacy processes · Adhere to quality assurance guidelines · Provide all required documentation pertinent to provision of services · Participate in all training required by the Department of Mental Health and LIFECORE Health Group so as to maintain current credentials · Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
· Current or former client or first degree family member of an individual who has received treatment for and self-identifies as a client or former mental health client · High School Diploma or GED equivalent · Demonstration of a minimum of twelve months in self-directed recovery · Completion of at least one of the Department of Mental Health's recognized peer support training programs · Department of Mental Health's certification as a Peer/Family Support Specialist · Valid Driver's License · Valid Car Insurance
Working Conditions
Work locations include schools and client's homes
Physical Requirements
None
Positions Supervised
None